Legacy Workforce Development Program
The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center’s Legacy Workforce Development Program offers a Work Readiness Course, Industrial Readiness Training Course, a ServSafe Certification, and a HiSET Education Course
What are these programs? What do I get out of this?
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Industrial Readiness Training Program
NCCER Construction: Skills in Construction Processes
OSHA 10: Workplace safety and health
Forklift Operation Training
Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt: Focus on problem-solving
ServSafe-Food Handler Certification
Work Readiness Program
Resume writing and interview techniques
Financial literacy
Time management
Conflict resolution
Digital proficiency
Social-emotional skills
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Supportive and nurturing environment
Tailored learning
Guidance, mentorship, and resources provided
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Food Handler Certification
Are you eligible?
Our program administrator can walk you through the enrollment process!
Generally, our workforce readiness program participants…
* We are an affiliate of SNAP Employment & Training, a federally funded grant program designed to provide program participants “opportunities to gain skills, training, work, or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment and meet state or local workforce needs.”
This program eliminates the program’s age restriction, meaning we can serve all SNAP-eligible Natchitoches residents ages 17 and above.
are 16 years of age or older
are SNAP or CSE & E & T eligible*
have a form of government-issued ID and social security card
are taking the right steps toward a brighter future!
Workforce Program Outline
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Participants are prepared for the workforce through a four-week, cohort-based program. The curriculum consists of a variety of professional development, financial & digital literacy, and socioemotional development workshops and activities.
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Throughout all our free programmatic offerings, participants can receive financial assistance with:
Child Care
Transportation
Rent/Utility Payments
Interview Clothing and Uniforms
Background Checks/Drug Tests
Other Reasonable Accommodation Supplies
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Through a partnership with Bossier Parish Community College, participants can complete their HiSET and/or obtain a number of Industry-Based Certifications, including Forklift Operation and ServSafe Food Handler certification.
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Upon work readiness program completion, participants can enter a 3-month on-the-job training program with one of our Employer Partners. During training, they receive continued case management support, an hourly wage, & the chance to enter into long-term employment.
Participant Journey
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Step 1: Orientation
Introduction to the Legacy Workforce Development Program and a tour of the facility. Participants also receive an intake assessment.
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Step 2: Program Placement
Individualized Success Plan - Industrial Readiness Training and Work Readiness Course, HiSET Education Course, and/or ServSafe Certification.
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Step 3: Barrier Removal
Connected to supportive services to address the individual’s barriers to employment - childcare, transportation, etc.
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Step 4: Cohort Commencent
Participant is assessed for “Send Out Eligibility”. The participant transitions to on-the-job training or external employment.
Student Success Spotlight
Former students of the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center, Kenneth Johnson, Monica Johnson, and Frederick Nash, share their stories of how the center positively impacted their lives.